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Analyst Eyes $8 to $27 XRP Targets After Potential 2026 Bottom • Technical analyst ChartNerd suggests the current XRP bear market is milder and potentially shorter than previous cycles, with a possible bottom before the end of 2026 allowing for a price target of $27. • Historical analysis shows past XRP bear markets lasted 400 to 790 days with drawdowns of 85% to 90%, while the current correction has lasted about 350 days with a 70% drop from its all-time high. • Despite recent price declines, XRP saw a net inflow of $2.62 million in spot ETFs, contrasting with significant outflows in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs during the same period. https://cryptopotato.com/analyst-eyes-8-to-27-xrp-targets-after-potential-2026-bottom/

Cardano Collapses 40% Monthly: 3 AIs Speculate Whether ADA Can Plummet to Zero This Year • Cardano's ADA token has experienced a significant decline, dropping to around $0.16, marking a 40% decrease over the past month, exacerbated by founder Charles Hoskinson's comments about potential ecosystem failures. • AI chatbots, including Perplexity and ChatGPT, suggest that a complete collapse of ADA to $0 is extremely unlikely, citing the need for catastrophic failures and loss of market confidence. • Google's Gemini reinforces this view, stating that while ADA has faced a downturn, it would require the project to cease to exist for the token to drop to zero, highlighting its strong community and trading volume. https://cryptopotato.com/cardano-collapses-40-monthly-3-ais-speculate-whether-ada-can-plummet-to-zero-this-year/

Lookonchain Flags $2M HYPE Buy Linked to Arthur Hayes – He Fires Back With Four Words • BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes allegedly purchased 33,978 HYPE tokens worth approximately $2.09 million, despite denying the transaction after Lookonchain's report linked it to his wallet. • Following Hayes' earlier sale of his entire HYPE position, the token's price fluctuated, initially dropping to $54 before recovering to above $61. • Despite the controversy and criticism from the crypto community regarding Hayes' trading practices, interest in HYPE remains strong, with a new wallet withdrawing over 82,000 tokens from exchanges. https://cryptopotato.com/lookonchain-flags-2m-hype-buy-linked-to-arthur-hayes-he-fires-back-with-four-words/

Pi Network (PI) Tumbles 12% Weekly: Here’s What Could Trigger a Recovery • Pi Network's native token has experienced a 12% weekly decline, currently trading just below $0.13, marking a 96% drop from its all-time high in February 2025. • Analyst Erick Crypto ₿ suggests that the token's Relative Strength Index (RSI) is nearing oversold levels, indicating a potential for recovery if buyers step in, although risk management is advised. • The Pi Network team has completed several milestones, including a transition to protocol v24, with the community now anticipating potential announcements on June 28, known as Pi2Day, which could influence the token's valuation. https://cryptopotato.com/pi-network-pi-tumbles-12-weekly-heres-what-could-trigger-a-recovery/

Ethereum Treasury Giant Bitmine Now Holds 4.59% of Total ETH Supply • Bitmine accumulated 126,971 ETH in a week, bringing its total crypto holdings to $9.6 billion, including 5.54 million ETH and significant stakes in other companies. • The firm has staked nearly 4.72 million ETH, with over 85% of its holdings staked, yielding projected annual revenues of $230 million. • Bitmine plans to launch a public offering for 3 million shares of its preferred stock to fund further acquisitions and expand its staking infrastructure. https://cryptopotato.com/ethereum-treasury-giant-bitmine-now-holds-4-59-of-total-eth-supply/

Ethereum Price Analysis: Can ETH Maintain Its Recovery? The Next Trading Days Will Be Crucial • Ethereum has rebounded from a low of $1.5K to around $1.7K, but remains in a bearish trend, trading below key moving averages and a long-term descending trendline. • The price faces resistance at Fibonacci retracement levels between $1.77K and $1.92K, which could act as rejection zones if sellers regain control. • The Coinbase Premium Index indicates weak U.S. institutional demand, although a recent recovery from extreme negative readings suggests selling pressure may be easing. https://cryptopotato.com/ethereum-price-analysis-can-eth-maintain-its-recovery-the-next-trading-days-will-be-crucial/

Best Exchanges to Trade Oil With Crypto in 2026: The Complete Guide • The crypto industry has evolved to allow trading of commodities like oil through tokenized assets and decentralized platforms, generating billions in daily trading volume. • Traders can access oil markets via synthetic exposure through perpetual futures, with most products settled in stablecoins like USDC and USDT. • Major platforms for trading oil with crypto include Hyperliquid, Binance, and Bybit, reflecting a trend of cryptocurrency exchanges becoming multi-asset trading venues. https://cryptopotato.com/best-exchanges-to-trade-oil-with-crypto/

Bitcoin Price Prediction: What Is BTC’s Most Likely Scenario This Week? • Bitcoin is under significant pressure, trading around a critical demand zone of $60K after losing key support levels, with on-chain data indicating increased movement of older coins to exchanges. • The daily chart shows a modest bounce from lows near $59.1K, but the broader market structure remains bearish as long as BTC trades below $66K to $67K, with potential resistance at $72K to $74K. • Increased exchange inflows from older holders suggest growing distribution activity, which may hinder a sustained recovery and indicate weakening holder conviction amidst the current market correction. https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-prediction-what-is-btcs-most-likely-scenario-this-week/

Saylor’s Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Accumulation Spree After Last Week’s Sale • Michael Saylor's company has purchased 1,550 BTC for over $100 million, increasing its total holdings to 845,256 BTC. • The firm is currently facing a paper loss of over $10 billion due to Bitcoin's price drop below $64,000. • Saylor believes Bitcoin's future will be shaped by four distinct groups: Maximalists, Capitalists, Technologists, and Fundamentalists. https://cryptopotato.com/saylors-strategy-resumes-bitcoin-accumulation-spree-after-last-weeks-sale/

The Ripple (XRP) Crash Scenario That Could Create Massive Opportunity: Analyst • Analysts suggest Ripple's XRP could drop below $1, potentially creating a strong buying opportunity for investors. • Recent whale activity, including a significant short position and the offloading of 60 million tokens, indicates declining confidence and risks of further price drops. • Despite bearish trends, some analysts remain optimistic about a potential recovery, with institutional interest in XRP remaining robust amid the market downturn. https://cryptopotato.com/the-ripple-xrp-crash-scenario-that-could-create-massive-opportunity-analyst/

Viral Altcoin Skyrockets by 80% Daily, Bitcoin (BTC) Jumped to $64K: Market Watch • Bitcoin surged from $62,000 to over $64,000 following positive remarks about a potential US-Iran peace deal, despite a volatile week where it dipped below $60,000. • The altcoin Audiera (BEAT) experienced an 80% increase, becoming the top performer, while other larger-cap alts remained relatively stable. • The total cryptocurrency market cap rose by $20 billion, reaching $2.260 trillion, with Bitcoin's market cap at $1.265 trillion and a dominance of 56.3%. https://cryptopotato.com/viral-altcoin-skyrockets-by-80-daily-bitcoin-btc-jumped-to-64k-market-watch/

Peter Schiff Blasts Jamie Dimon’s Push for Bank-Style Rules on Stablecoins • Peter Schiff disagreed with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, arguing that stablecoin issuers should not be subject to the same capital and compliance standards as banks. • Schiff emphasized that stablecoins have a distinct use case and should not be regulated like banks, especially when they are fully backed by dollars and invested in Treasuries. • Dimon's criticism of the CLARITY Act and stablecoin yield provisions reflects a broader lobbying effort from the banking sector, amid concerns over illicit crypto flows and regulatory compliance. https://cryptopotato.com/peter-schiff-blasts-jamie-dimons-push-for-bank-style-rules-on-stablecoins/

SYS Drops 20% After 5B Unauthorized Tokens Minted in Syscoin Bridge Exploit • An attacker exploited a validation flaw in Syscoin's bridge system, minting approximately 5 billion unauthorized SYS tokens, causing a nearly 20% drop in the token's price. • Syscoin has paused the bridge, contacted exchanges to blacklist affected deposits, and identified a fix for the validation issue pending security review. • The incident exacerbates existing pressures on SYS, which was already down over 43% in a week and 82% in a month, following a recent delisting by Binance. https://cryptopotato.com/sys-drops-20-after-5b-unauthorized-tokens-minted-in-syscoin-bridge-exploit/

Don’t Trust Bitcoin’s Bounce Now, Analyst Warns Capitulation Is Still Ahead • Bitcoin's price rebounded to $64,000 after dropping below $60,000, influenced by potential peace developments regarding the US-Iran conflict. • Despite the recovery, analyst Merlijn The Trader warns of a possible major retracement, predicting a surge to $65,000-$70,000 before a significant decline. • Liquidations in the futures market have increased, with over $600 million in positions wrecked, predominantly from short liquidations. https://cryptopotato.com/dont-trust-bitcoins-bounce-now-analyst-warns-capitulation-is-still-ahead/

3 Things That May Move Bitcoin and Crypto Markets This Week • Crypto markets rebounded slightly on Monday after hitting their lowest point in the current bear market, with Bitcoin recovering to $63,000 and Ether to $1,700. • Key economic data releases this week, including CPI and PPI inflation reports, could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and market volatility. • Ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly between the US and Iran, along with rising oil prices, are contributing to market uncertainty and potential further losses. https://cryptopotato.com/3-things-that-may-move-bitcoin-and-crypto-markets-this-week-2/

TradFi Futures Surge on Crypto Exchanges as Spot Trading Slows: CryptoQuant • Traditional finance (TradFi) perpetual futures activity has surged on crypto exchanges like Gate and Binance, despite a contraction in bitcoin demand. • The increase in TradFi futures is driven by rising interest in gold, silver, and oil due to geopolitical tensions, highlighting the convergence of traditional and crypto markets. • Spot trading volumes have declined significantly, reaching their lowest level since October 2023, while Bitcoin liquidity remains concentrated on a few exchanges, with Gate leading in institutional BTC activity. https://cryptopotato.com/tradfi-futures-surge-on-crypto-exchanges-as-spot-trading-slows-cryptoquant/

Bitcoin Price Reacts as Iran Strikes Israel and Trump Weighs In on a Peace Deal • Israel launched attacks on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, resulting in casualties, while Iran issued warning strikes in retaliation. • President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Israel's actions, stating they were not coordinated with the US and urged Iran to negotiate. • Bitcoin's price experienced a slight drop following the attacks but has remained relatively stable, with analysts predicting potential recovery after the conflict resolves. https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-reacts-as-iran-strikes-israel-and-trump-weighs-in-on-a-peace-deal/

Coinbase Launches Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures with SpaceX as First Asset • Coinbase has launched pre-IPO perpetual futures contracts for SpaceX, allowing eligible users outside the US to trade without equity ownership. • The SpaceX contract allows traders to go long or short on its valuation with profits and losses settled in USDC, automatically converting to a standard contract upon IPO. • The product, offered through Coinbase Bermuda Ltd., carries elevated risks and is part of a broader plan to introduce more pre-IPO perpetual futures across various sectors. https://cryptopotato.com/coinbase-launches-pre-ipo-perpetual-futures-with-spacex-as-first-asset/

Bitmine Plans 9.5% Preferred Stock Plan to Fuel Its Ethereum Buying Spree • Bitmine has filed for a public offering of 3 million shares of its 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock to fund various corporate and Ethereum-focused initiatives. • The proceeds will support ETH acquisitions, staking infrastructure expansion, and strategic investments in the Ethereum ecosystem, with dividends accruing if not paid on schedule. • Bitmine's Ethereum holdings have reached 5.42 million ETH, nearing its goal to own 5% of all ETH, despite facing over $10 billion in unrealized losses due to a significant drop in Ethereum's value. https://cryptopotato.com/bitmine-plans-9-5-preferred-stock-plan-to-fuel-its-ethereum-buying-spree/

The Good News for Ethereum (ETH) After Collapse to $1.5K: Details • Ethereum has dropped to a 14-month low of $1,500, marking a nearly 40% decline since mid-May when it traded above $2,400. • Technical indicators, including the TD Sequential, suggest a potential rebound, while accumulation against Bitcoin is considered a wise strategy due to upcoming market events. • Significant purchases have been made by various investors, including a whale buying $56 million worth of ETH, Chun Wang's wallet acquiring $28.5 million, and even an anonymous hacker purchasing 6,243 ETH. https://cryptopotato.com/the-good-news-for-ethereum-eth-after-collapse-to-1-5k-details/